How far is Williamstown, VT from Montpelier, VT?

The driving distance from Williamstown, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.68 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.71 mi
15.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.71 mi
Kilometers
15.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.41 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Wed, May 6, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Wed, May 6, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-05-06T19:35
Arrive Montpelier
Wed, May 6, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Barre
VT

City in Barre, Vermont, United States of America

From Williamstown
6.3 mi
00h 09m
To Montpelier
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Montpelier.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Montpelier.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 14

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Falls Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Falls Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · West Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Miller Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 63

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 63

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Montpelier, Burlington

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Montpelier

    1209 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Montpelier.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
5.92 mi · 47%
Vermont Route 63
1.79 mi · 14%
Falls Bridge Road
1.37 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 14
1.34 mi · 11%
Memorial Drive
1.19 mi · 9%
West Road
0.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

5.68 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barre
00h 09m from Williamstown
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Williamstown and Rain Showers near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Montpelier?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Williamstown and 6.3 miles from Montpelier.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Williamstown and Rain Showers near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near South Barre

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Barre, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Barre.

RAIL

Montpelier station

12 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

26 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

31 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

60 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 9.71 mi (15.62 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population3,530
Coordinates44.1217300, -72.5414900
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Montpelier

#2 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.541162, 44.12175)
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.55
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.78 $3.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.01 $4.01
Premium $4.86 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $6.00 $2.70 $5.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Montpelier. The current time is 19:35:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.